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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Almanzo talk to when he learned Sherwin's whereabouts?
(a) A farmer.
(b) A teacher.
(c) A land agent.
(d) An immigrant.

2. What was the road in Missouri lined with?
(a) Wheat fields.
(b) Maple trees.
(c) Oak trees.
(d) White fences.

3. What spooked one of the Cooley's horses in the big city in Nebraska?
(a) A large black man.
(b) A motor car.
(c) A cougar.
(d) A train.

4. How did the Wilders cross the Platte River?
(a) They forded it.
(b) They crossed a bridge.
(c) They used a ferry.
(d) They crossed at a narrow spot.

5. Why did Almanzo choose to take a ridge road?
(a) It was faster.
(b) It was not the path the money lenders took.
(c) It would spare the horses.
(d) It was more exciting.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many wagons did the family traveling with the Wilders have?

2. What divided South Ottawa from North Ottawa?

3. Why did the Wilders camp in ravines while in Nebraska?

4. What did Laura think was most impressive about her favorite town in Kansas?

5. What was Laura's favorite town in Kansas?

(see the answer key)

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